Compare IBIT vs. GBTC ETF performance
Comparing 2 ETFs | Performance (December 17, 2025 - March 17, 2026) |
IBIT GBTC |
Comparison analysis iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF (XNMS:IBIT) and Grayscale Bitcoin Trust ETF (GBTC) belong to the Cryptocurrency industry segment. Both funds use a Direct (Physical) replication method to follow their index and a replication model of Physically backed. With a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.25%, XNMS:IBIT is cheaper than GBTC, with 1.5%. XNMS:IBIT has a 3M average daily volume (ADV) of +$2.61B vs. +$298M for GBTC. The recorded 1Y bid-ask spread is +1.84bps (XNMS:IBIT) and +1.74bps (GBTC). The table below shows the full side-by-side ETF comparison of XNMS:IBIT and GBTC, with detailed data on performance, flows, liquidity, exposure to individual stocks, segments, sectors, and geographies, helping you select the best ETFs. |
Product Type | Passive ETF | Passive ETF | ||
Strategy | Long only | Long only | ||
NAV | $40.36 | $58.07 | ||
AuM | - | - | ||
E/R | 0.25% | 1.5% | ||
Rating | Not rated | Not rated | ||
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Investment strategy | The iShares Bitcoin Trust seeks to reflect generally the performance of the price of bitcoin. | Grayscale Bitcoin Trust is one of the first securities solely and passively invested in Bitcoin (“BTC”) that enables investors to gain exposure to BTC in the form of a security while avoiding the challenges of buying, storing, and safekeeping BTC, directly. | ||
Dividend policy | No income | No income | ||
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Performance and flows | Perf. Flows | Perf. Flows | ||
1 month | +10.36% To view, create a free account | +9.90% To view, create a free account | ||
3 months | -13.18% | -13.47% | ||
1 year | -11.85% | -13.05% | ||
3 years | - | - | ||
5 years | - | - | ||
Month to date | +13.89% | +13.57% | ||
Quarter to date | -14.52% | -15.11% | ||
Year to date | -14.52% | -15.11% | ||
Volatility and risk | 1 year 3 years 5 years | 1 year 3 years 5 years | ||
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Exposure | ||||
Countries | - | - | ||
Sectors or issuer types | - | - | ||
Number of holdings | - | - | ||
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Trackinsight replication rating | Not rated | Not rated | ||
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Frequently asked questions about XNMS:IBIT and GBTC
How did IBIT and GBTC perform in 2026?
As of yesterday, IBIT has delivered a year-to-date performance of -14.52%, while GBTC has returned -15.11%.
Which ETF shows higher volatility: IBIT or GBTC?
As of yesterday, IBIT reported a 1-year volatility of 45.01%, whereas GBTC registered volatility 45.38% over the same period.
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